Tag: Joe Sakic

NHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche Have Some Big Decisions Ahead Of Them

On the Colorado Avalanche ... The Fourth Period: The Avs are expected to trade Jarome Iginla before the trade deadline, and he won't be the only one. Sources saying the Semyon Varlamov could be moved. It would take a huge…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Is it time to blow it up?

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Darren Dreger: "Duchene, Landeskog...name a core player and the rumors will be flying once the roster freeze lifts. Something has to give in Colorado." Adrian Dater: There are 50 games remaining for the Avalanche, "but it…

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NHL Rumors: The Avalanche Will Have Some Big Decisions to Make Soon

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Pierre LeBrun said on TSN 1040 radio that he thinks Joe Sakic will soon have to decide if he will blow up the Colorado Avalanche or not. “I’m not saying…

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Rumors and Notes: Patrick Roy and the Colorado Avalanche

On Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avs GM Joe Sakic yesterday after Patrick Roy resigned as their head coach and VP of Hockey Operations. “It definitely caught me off guard,”…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The Stars plan so far is to enter next season with Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi. There is the Ben Bishop talk, but reader asks if they…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avs, Coyotes, Islanders and Canucks

Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Damien Cox: Today or tomorrow  a decision could be made regarding Senators head coach Dave Cameron. Damien Cox: there is lots of speculation that Claude Julien won't be back with the Bruins. Elliotte Freidman: wonders if…

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NHL Rumors: Joe Sakic Talks About the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... BSN Avalanche: Adrian Dater said that the Avalanche would be open to trading Alex Tanguay at the trade deadline if they are able to find a market for him. James O'Brien of Pro Hockey Talk:…

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Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Sens, Blackhawks and Avs

On the Blue Jackets ... TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Teams are calling the Blue Jackets about Ryan Johansen. GM Jarmo Kekalainen isn't shopping Johansen, and Dreger doesn't think he has any interest in trading him, but every player has…

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Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…

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Rumors I: Avalanche – Draft, Trades and Free Agency

Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: The Avalanche will select the best player available with their No. 10 pick in next weeks draft according Joe Sakic. "We know there are some good D (defensemen) that are going to be up…

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Offer Sheets: A List of NHL Players Who Have Signed One

Heading into the 2015 offseason, there has been talk of potential offer sheets. Teams may be looking to take advantage of other teams salary cap situation. Since 1986, there have been 35 players that have been signed offer sheets. 13…

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Rumors III: O’Reilly, Jagr, Bruins and Kings

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic said on Thursday that he'd like to have Ryan O'Reilly signed to a contract extension before the start of next season. O'Reilly will be a UFA after next season. When asked…

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